destacó

Meaning

third-person singular preterite indicative of destacar

destacar

1. (transitive) to emphasize, to highlight, to stress, to point out, to single out, to underline, to underscore, to bring out, to note
2. (transitive) to detach troops
3. (intransitive, reflexive) to stand out, to excel, to shine (to make oneself stand out, to distinguish oneself)
4. (reflexive) to stand out, to jump out at (+ a) (i.e., to be highly noticeable to)
5. (reflexive) to be highlighted, emphasized, stressed, underlined, underscored, pointed out

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Sentences

Destacó como buen velocista .

He stood out as a good sprinter.

El " cura Montes " destacó como un constructor de relojes de sol .

The "Curé Montes" stood out as a sundial builder.

En la zaga defensiva se le destacó su altura , rapidez y movilidad .

In the defensive back he was highlighted for his height, speed and mobility.

Destacó como decano del cabildo de la catedral de Poitiers.

He stood out as dean of the chapter of the cathedral of Poitiers.

Destacó como muralista , paisajista y costumbrista .

He stood out as a muralist, landscaper and costume designer.